Life to Her Years

359. Give her the freedom to disagree and get angry with you. While not always easy to live with, a little girl who’s encouraged to stand up for and express her convictions at home will usually do the same at school, in her career, while dating, and in all her various relationships the rest of her life.

(photo: amy little photography) 

318. It’s okay to make plans for her future. Just remember, it’s equally okay for her to ignore them. You wanted a strong daughter, right?

161. If you want a strong daughter, teach her to say no and then respect her boundaries.

(photo: Strong Household by [ValCo])